Monthly Archives: August 2009

My grandmother is spinning in her urn

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Frog

In honor of Ted Kennedy we made Cape Cods tonight: (yep, the phone’s camera is not quite awesome)

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Cold Turkey

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Frog

I have to cease and desist with my use of OTC allergy/sinus medicine for the next 7 days. I have to see an allergist to figure out why I’m having bouts of angioedema. I am NOT looking forward to the … Continue reading →

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He’s the best

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Frog

Some friends stopped by this afternoon to drop off some food for my sister’s family–sister had surgery on Friday and needs some recovery time so folks are a’cooking for them. I’m going to make a dish for Saturday night–it will … Continue reading →

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That’s Not My Dog

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Frog

Have you heard the story of the man who is sitting on a park bench and a dog is sitting next to him? Another man walks up to the seated man and asks if his dog bites. The man responds … Continue reading →

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Hypothetically and Dreamily

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Frog

How do you decide when to call someone on their bullshit? Especially when you know calling them on it won’t really make a difference in the bullshit? Also, one of our AC units fried itself yesterday (repaired in the same … Continue reading →

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Job Hunting Advice

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Frog

A good idea occurred to me as I was overwhelmed, yet again, by our stanky bathroom. The next time I interview at another organization I’m going to walk into the bathroom to take a whiff. The rest areas we used … Continue reading →

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I sat down on the banks of a river and began to wonder

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Frog

With apologies to Virginia Woolf, perhaps a shed of one’s own is nearly as good as a room. It just needs some ramps and then I will rock the garden shed!

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From Net to Plate

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Frog

While standing in the surf watching the better-half and The Niece swim, I had a brilliant idea. We purchased these from a fisherman: I made a boil out of some of the supplies we’d brought with us. They were the … Continue reading →

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Something’s Up

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Frog

Hi folks, it’s me Simon. The people have left the building and all I got was a few treats in my bowl. I think I will repay them by sleeping under the bed for a week. That’ll show them.

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I want to fly like an eagle, to the sea

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Frog

These last two hours at work are going to be the death of me. I’ve gotten up out of my chair at least 5 times in the last 15 minutes–to stop my head from hitting the keyboard. I hate the … Continue reading →

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